The details from that day 14 or so years ago have dimmed. But the Predators' 27-year-old center recalled a few from the hole-in-one he sank as a teenager, a feat Golf Digest once calculated as a 12,500-to-one shot for an amateur, or roughly one every 694 rounds.

The hole was a par 3. Jarnkrok couldn't recall which club he used. He has a 9 handicap, he said. He began playing the sport when he was 9 or 10, when he spent most of his summers on courses with his father.

"It was a long time ago. I think I was 13, maybe," Jarnkrok said before Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Bruins at Bridgestone Arena. "I was out there with my dad. It was a good feeling for sure."

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) hits the ice in front of Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) during the first period of Game 7 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena, Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) loses his helmet as Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (33) knocks him to the ice during the first period in game 1 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Friday, April 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Colorado Avalanche goaltender Andrew Hammond (35) stops a shot by Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) during the second period in game 5 of the first round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Friday, April 20, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) is helped off the ice after being slammed into the boards during the third period of their game against the Jets at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) lays on the ice after being slammed into the boards during the third period of their game against the Jets at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators’ players Calle Jarnkrok (#19) and Viktor Arvidsson (#33) give Wyatt Poile a fist pump outside the locker room before a game at Bridgestone Arena on Feb. 25, 2018. General Manager David Poile, left, spends time with his grandson, Wyatt, before a game at Bridgestone Arena on Feb. 25, 2018. Shelley Mays/The Tennessean

Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) is congratulated after his goal against the Sharks by defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) celebrates his score in the second period as the Nashville Predators play the Vegas Golden Knights at Bridgestone
Friday Dec. 8, 2017, in Nashville, TN
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Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) scores in the second period as the Nashville Predators play the Vegas Golden Knights at Bridgestone
Friday Dec. 8, 2017, in Nashville, TN
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Nashville Predators' Calle Jarnkrok, left, of Sweden, and Columbus Blue Jackets' Cam Atkinson fight for a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. Jay LaPrete/AP

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) goes up high between Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) and left wing Conor Sheary (43) during the third period of game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) is dragged by Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) during the second period of game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) scored the first Preds goal during the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, June 5, 2017. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) get tangled up along the boards during the second period of game 3 in the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) catches a shot over Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) during the second period of game 3 of the Western Conference finals at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) and Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) look for an airborne puck during the second period of game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) goes flying along the boards during the third period of game 2 of the Western Conference finals at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 14, 2017. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) tires to take the puck from Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (4) during the third period of game 1 of the Western Conference finals at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, May 12, 2017. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

St. Louis Blues center Vladimir Sobotka (71) moves the puck while Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) lies along the boards in the second period in game 6 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Richard Panik (14) collide in the third period of game one in the first-round NHL playoff series at the United Center, Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Chicago, Ill. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) keeps his eye on the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) celebrates his score in the third period as the Predators play against the St. Louis Blues Thursday Nov. 10, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. Larry McCormack / The Tennessean.com

Preds' Calle Jarnkrok signs autographs for fans before the start of the home opener against the Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators left wing Miikka Salomaki, left, celebrates with center Calle Jarnkrok after scoring against Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen during the third period of Game 5 in their NHL playoffs first-round series in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday.
Nashville Predators left wing Miikka Salomaki, left, celebrates with center Calle Jarnkrok after scoring against Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen during the third period of Game 5 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 23, 2016. The Ducks won 5-2. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Chris Carlson / AP

Filip Forsberg, Mattias Ekholm and Calle Jarnkrok of the Predators enjoy dinner together recently in Nashville.
Filip Forsberg, Mattias Ekholm and Calle Jarnkrok of the Predators enjoy dinner together on Dec. 2 in Nashville. George Walker IV / The Tennessea

Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) and Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (16) battle for a puck during a face off during the first period of their playoff game at the Bridgestone Arena Friday April 17, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok almost tips the puck past Phoenix Coyotes goalie Thomas Greiss, who was able to make the save during the second period at Bridgestone Arena on April 10, 2014. Sanford Myers / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok, right, fires a shot past Buffalo Sabres goalie Matt Hackett for his first NHL goal during the first period at Bridgestone Arena on March 27, 2014. Sanford Myers / The Tennessean

Calle Jarnkrok, drafted in the second round by the Detroit Red Wings, poses for a portrait during day two of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft at Staples Center on June 26, 2010 in Los Angeles. Harry How / Getty Images

Crossing T's, dotting I's

The man whose last name translates to "iron hook" in Swedish doesn't see much of the course these days. That's mostly because he's been busy honing his skills on the ice, where he's something of an ace in the hole for the Predators.

His role, ever-changing, has allowed Jarnkrok to exert his importance in a number of ways. He's happy with his defense, but said his offensive game could use some polishing.

"I've always taken a lot of pride in being good defensively," he said. "The defensive game is there, but I still have to work a little bit on my offensive game."

He's far from the biggest name on a team full of them, but he's the type of plug-and-play player necessary for success.

"That’s an important player," teammate Craig Smith said, his eyes trained on Jarnkrok's locker stall. "Calle Jarnkrok is a big name. ... When it’s on the line, he’s one of the guys on the ice. That’s how you know.

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save on a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Ryan Hartman (38) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

Nashville Predators center Rocco Grimaldi (23) jukes San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) during the third period to score during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22) and center Rocco Grimaldi (23) celebrate after a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) and center Ryan Johansen (92) react at the end of the game against the Dallas Stars during overtime at American Airlines Center. Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) is congratulated by teammates after his goal during the first period against the Bruins at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators teammates congratulate right wing Ryan Hartman (38) after his first goal during the second period against the Golden Knights at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Predators right wing Ryan Hartman (38) is congratulated after his second goal against the Golden Knights during the second period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) congratulates left wing Filip Forsberg (9) after his third goal for a "hat trick" against the Oilers during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) is congratulated by teammates after his second goal against the Oilers during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) congratulates left wing Filip Forsberg (9) after his goal against the Oilers during the second period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

A Predators ice girl collects hats from the ice after Predators left wing Filip Forsberg scored three goals for a hat trick against the Oilers during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, jumps to get out of the way of a shot by a teammate as New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid (1) defends his net during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Newark, N.J. Julio Cortez / AP

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg, left, of Sweden, celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Newark, N.J. The Predators won 4-3 in overtime. Julio Cortez / AP

Oct. 23: Sharks 5, Predators 4: Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) takes a drink during a break in the action during the second period against the Sharks at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators center Colton Sissons (10) fights for the puck against the boards with Sharks center Antti Suomela (40) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks a shot on goal against the Sharks during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) gathers a puck as he protects the goal during the second period against the Sharks at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Oct. 13: Predators 5, Islanders 2: Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) reaches for the puck during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Humphrey/ AP

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (8) scores a goal against New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40), of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Humphrey, AP

The goal by Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan (23) gets by Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) in the third period of the home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) fights for the puck against New York Islanders center Tanner Fritz (11) and New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) during the first period at Barclays Center. Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators' P.K. Subban (76) celebrates with Mattias Ekholm (14) after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in New York. The Predators won 3-2. Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) skates back to his net after the Nashville Predators scored an empty net goal during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Adam Hunger / USA TODAY Sports

'Like playing a video game'

Jarnkrok has three goals and two assists — with two of those goals and two of those assists coming in the past five games. He's been economical, too, scoring his goals in 13 shots.

Smith complimented Jarnkrok's intelligence and his ability to change speeds in a fast-paced game.

"If you watch from above, it’s like playing a video game," Smith said. "You see a guy maybe overskating a play. He always seems to find that right area and be in the right place to make a play and receive the puck."

Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) is congratulated by teammates after his goal during the first period against the Bruins at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22) leans into Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47) as he skates past him during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) waits for the linesman to drop the puck during a face-off during the third period of their game against the Bruins at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) blocks a shot on goal against the Bruins during the first period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Jarnkrok was picked 51st overall by the Red Wings in 2010. After he was traded to the Predators, he began his NHL career by recording a point in each of his first five games, the second-longest such streak in franchise history.

Since then he's grown into a versatile asset, played responsibly and can "fit in anywhere," Predators coach Peter Laviolette said. That means his linemates love playing next to him.

Mr. Chaos

Center Kyle Turris described Jarnkrok as energetic and said he "creates chaos."

"He brings a lot to the table," Laviolette said. "He's a good center. He kills penalties. He could be on the power play if the coach would use him."